Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 21 Pine Ln, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,496 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $342,500 (Nov 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $11,733 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-04002-0000-00011 |
| Primary APN | 21-04002-0000-00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,496 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 PINE LN |
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-6027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: OID 40 E.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST MANOR SEC 02-A |
| Legal Block | 4002 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
21 Pine Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2000.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 PINE LN, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2327 / 509 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1909000236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Pine Ln was $11,733, up 7.1% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Elementary School District | Watchung Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Watchung Hills Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $639,200 (+6.34%) Land $395,000 Building $244,200 | $639,200 (+6.34%) Land $395,000 Building $244,200 | |
| 2025 | $11,733.00 (+7.12%) | $601,100 Land $369,200 Building $231,900 | $601,100 Land $369,200 Building $231,900 |
| 2024 | $10,953.00 | ||
| 2023 | $515,100 Land $322,300 Building $192,800 | $515,100 Land $322,300 Building $192,800 | |
| 2022 | $10,364.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Pine Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1978–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 21 Pine Ln is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 267 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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